Abuja Media Circle

The Federal Government has just announced that schools under its control will not be reopening for the forthcoming West African Examination Council (WAEC) exams. This was disclosed in a tweet post by the aide to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi from his official Twitter handle on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Reacting to the development was the former vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on his verified Twitter account. As a parent and investor in the education sector, I wish to register that the Nigerian government’s policy of unilaterally cancelling the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, held annually by the West African Examinations Council, is not in Nigeria’s best interest. At a time of the global COVID19 pandemic, it is understandable that an abundance of caution be put in place to save lives. However, caution, without consultation, and thoughtful action, may be counterproductive. 1.5 million Nigerian youths write the West African Senior Sc...

The Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ese-Odo local government area of Ondo state Samuel Olorunwa has resigned his membership of the party. He tendered his resignation letter at the party Secretariat today and announced his defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Olorunwa said he resigned his position as chairman as well as being a member of APC from Friday 10th July, 2020. It was gathered that his action was propelled by the recent defection of the state Deputy Governor, Mr Agboola Ajayi to the PDP.

A supermarket manager thought he was being pranked after winning £1 million on a £5 scratchcard - but has vowed not to give up his day job. Shawn Keeley, who works at a Eurospar in Dungiven, Co Derry, said he "checked every inch" of the Lotto card to make sure it wasn't a fake. The 26-year-old even consulted with family and friends before he was convinced, but won't be quitting his job despite his newfound wealth. Shawn now plans to buy himself a Range Rover and go on a big holiday, as well as share the money with those he loves. "I really couldn’t believe it. At first I thought it must be a fake card and I checked every inch of it to make sure it was real," he explained. “Then I double checked all the numbers and they looked good too, so I gave the card to my mum and dad to have a look. "They also checked it again and again and agreed that it looked like I’d won – but I still didn’t believe it." Shawn has vowed to keep on working as he ...